Based off of the C&NW Bi-Level commuter cars, the El Capitan Hi-Level cars were the first of their kind to be used in long distance service, pioneering the concept of affordable, reliable service and providing the basis for today's modern Amtrak fleets (the Amtrak Superliners were, in fact, built off the design of the original Santa Fe Hi-Level coaches and many Santa Fe cars ran alongside Superliners in the early days of Amtrak).

All cars are fully details and ready to roll with low flange wheels, KATO magnetic knuckle couplers and detailed interiors. Both cars can be upgraded with 11-211/212 interior Lighting LED kits.